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taunt

One entry found.

Main Entry: ²taunt

Function: transitive verb

Etymology: perhaps from Middle French tenter to try, tempt — more at tempt

Date: 1539

: to reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at

synonyms see ridicule

— taunt·er noun

— taunt·ing·ly \ˈtȯn-tiŋ-lē, ˈtän-\ adverb

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